Okay, so in SpongeBob Dutchman's Dash, the Flying Dutchman straight-up kidnaps Gary, and now SpongeBob’s gotta run through this weird haunted ship to get him back. You’re dodging ghosts, jumping over gaps—classic platformer stuff, but with that goofy Bikini Bottom vibe.

Here’s the thing: you can’t just spam attacks. You gotta grab these glowing purple fish or jellyfish first, then hit spacebar to blast enemies. Feels kinda like stocking up ammo, which is weirdly satisfying. Oh, and those balloons? Collect 100 and you get an extra life—though half the time I’m too busy panicking when the Dutchman chases me to count.

Pro tip: If you see a hook swinging around, jump on it. Free ride across the level, no questions asked. Just don’t fall off.

It’s short, silly, and exactly what you’d expect from a SpongeBob Flash game—which is honestly part of the charm.